5Q's With GentOfTech

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentoftech/ ) interviews Rand Larsen ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rand-larsen/ ), the founder of Scale Path, a peer group community for small business owners that's grown to 9 groups and nearly 100 members in under 3 years. He shares how a single introduction he made three years ago between two solar company founders tu...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentoftech/ ) interviews William Christensen ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-christensen/ ), an automation consultant who has been in the game since 2017, years before almost anyone riding the current AI wave. After a decade of iteration, his latest business bet is a three-tier AI agent building consultancy (DIY, done...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Deuce Thevenow ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/deucethevenow/ ), the co-founder of Recess, a platform that connects brands with community-based sampling and experiential marketing opportunities across a network of 200 million in audience reach. Think Airbnb, but for brand activations in WeWorks, F45s, college dor...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentoftech/ ) talks to Zander Barth ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/zanderbarth/ ), Director of Colophon New Media, a web development and marketing agency with 18 remote team members. His hiring philosophy flips conventional wisdom: personality and culture fit first, credentials last. His most recent hire had never touched...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Rameel Sheikh ( https://x.com/ramshe1000 ), discussing his journey from bootstrapped companies to creating a successful newsletter and his insights on content creation, distribution, and balancing work and personal life. Rameel Sheikh is the former COO of Y Combinator company First Base, founder of The Bottlene...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Nik Hulewsky ( https://x.com/cofoundersnik ), who shares insights on modern industrialism, building an audience, and the challenges of transitioning between industries. Nik is a former healthcare entrepreneur who has transitioned into the digital space. Nik is currently exploring digital businesses and building...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Kevin Bibelhausen ( https://x.com/bibelhausen ), who shares his insights on entrepreneurship through business acquisition, the import industry, and leveraging existing infrastructure for growth. Kevin is a former technology executive for a large public hospital system, in early 2022 he acquired a textile compan...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Jack Burlinson ( https://x.com/jfbrly ), who shares insights on intentional information consumption, business strategies, and personal growth. Jack is the founder of Stageglass, a technology startup building 3D design products for interior designers, architects, and renovation contractors. Jack is also the form...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Donald Spann ( https://x.com/DTSpann ), who shares insights on modern industrialism, his various business ventures, and the importance of taking action in entrepreneurship. Donald is a serial entrepreneur with a focus on staffing and service businesses. Donald is also the founder of multiple staffing and servic...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Rob Levin ( https://x.com/levin411 ), who shares insights on entrepreneurship, business growth, and the importance of delegation. Rob is the co-founder and co-owner of Work Better Now, a company providing remote talent from Latin America to US-based small and mid-sized businesses. Rob is a Serial entrepreneur f...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Cody Schneider ( https://x.com/codyschneiderxx ), who shares insights on AI-powered content creation, innovative marketing strategies, and the future of automated business growth. Cody runs growth for a venture studio focusing on workflow tools. He also specializes in content marketing and AI-powered growth str...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Grant Hushek ( https://x.com/granthushek ), who shares insights on automation, sales strategies, and the challenges of scaling a consulting business. Grant is the founder of Grant Bot Process Consulting. [00:00] Introduction and Grant's perspective on being a modern industrialist [02:15] Latest learning: Effect...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Micah Johnson ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsonmicah/ ), who shares insights on digital operations consulting, the challenges of scaling a business, and the opportunities in the current technological landscape. Micah is the founder of Workday Ninja (formerly BGBO) and on his third business venture. [00:00]...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Neel Parekh ( https://x.com/NeelBParekh ), who shares insights on building a traditional business with a modern twist, the power of personal branding, and the challenges of scaling operations. Neel is the founder of MaidThis Franchise, a remote-operated local cleaning company, operated across 23 locations. [00:...

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Rob Ryan ( https://x.com/IAmRobRyan ), who shares insights on the importance of authentic storytelling in the age of AI, his new venture, and the value of human relationships in business. Rob is the founder of The Storytellers Company. He is an experienced entrepreneur with a focus on authentic storytelling. [0...